ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sherri Duske y Rinker

Sherri Duskey Rinker is the New York Times bestselling author of Steam Train, Dream Train and the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series (eight picture books and counting!). She is also the author of young middle novel Revver the Speedway Squirrel, and a nonfiction picture book biography Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton, which received rave reviews. Sherri has said that Burton and her work directly influenced foray into the world of children’s literature.



Sherri lives in the Illinois with her photographer husband, two sons, and one fluffy dog. Inspired by her sons, her 25-year career as a graphic designer, and her own childhood memories, Sherri writes from a place of love. She hopes to encourage young readers and make the world a happier place, one book at a time.

I want my sons to remember their childhoods as I will, filled with Curious George, the adventures of Paddington and Berenstain Bears and of learning to read with the whimsy of Dr. Seuss or the soft silliness of Frog and Toad.

She has said, “I cherish the time I have spent reading with my kids - cozied up together, experiencing stories through their eyes. Although our shelves were stocked full of books, they were (and are) the one thing I could never refuse or resist buying.”

She goes on, “I will forever hold dear memories of chubby little fingers poking through "Mommy's ring" of Pat the Bunny, or kissing sleepy, sweet-smelling little heads while we read Goodnight Moon together. I want my sons to remember their childhoods as I will, filled with Curious George, the adventures of Paddington and Berenstain Bears and of learning to read with the whimsy of Dr. Seuss or the soft silliness of Frog and Toad.”

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Tom Lichtenheld

Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Duck Rabbit, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, written by Sherri Duskey Rinker, and Stick and Stone, written by Beth Ferry. He has also written and illustrated many popular books for children, including Everything I Know about Pirates and What Are You So Grumpy About. He lives in Geneva, Illinois, with his wife, Jan.

After a long career in advertising, Tom accidentally stumbled into creating children's books. His books are noted for their humour, expressive characters and rich--sometimes hidden—detail, and are beloved by both children and adults alike. 📖

CONSTRUCTION SITE DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION SITE CHRISTMAS NIGHT

MIGHTY MIGHTY CONSTRUCTION SITE

ROAD CREW COMING THROUGH

STEAM TRAIN DREAM TRAIN

THREE CHEERS FOR KID MCGEAR!

CONSTRUCTION SITE DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION SITE CHRISTMAS NIGHT

MIGHTY MIGHTY CONSTRUCTION SITE

ROAD CREW COMING THROUGH

STEAM TRAIN DREAM TRAIN

THREE CHEERS FOR KID MCGEAR!